Having read in the Caymanian Times Newspaper of Monday, June 1, 2020, “Turbulent Times Ahead But Cayman Keeps Hope Alive”. The detailed economic challenges facing the Cayman Islands as presented by Minister of Finance, Roy McTaggart, gave me a sense of urgency and trepidation.
The Cayman Islands Government is urging non-governmental organisations (NGOs), churches, service and civic clubs to further support the vulnerable by registering with the national disaster response mechanism to harmonise current humanitarian relief arrangements.
Organisers of anti-racism protests in the UK have accused the police of unfairly targeting black people during the lockdown and called for further demonstrations this week.
The Cuban government does not allow citizens who emigrate to vote or invest on the island, but it will now let them open accounts on the island’s banks in US dollars.
The Great House owners approved emergency grants last week totaling $51,740 to assist non-profit local agencies with immediate needs, focusing on food, shelter and taking care of elderly and children in Grand Cayman.
Cayman takes another step on the road back to normality from Sunday with further relaxation of the Level 3 lockdown measures which were introduced this past Monday June 1st.
Just before 4:30PM on Wednesday, 3 June, police and other emergency services were dispatched to an address on South Sound Road, where it was reported that a woman was found unresponsive in a pool at the location.
Employers whose work permits expired since the shelter in place orders came into force (27 March) are required to apply for a renewal by 30 June 2020 to be in compliance with the law.
The Health Services Authority continues to lead the COVID-19 response as part of the Government’s national recovery plan with the further expansion of testing capabilities to include antibody testing and enhanced PCR capabilities with the new GeneXpert machine.
This week we continue our series bringing you some great properties right here at home where you can enjoy a well-earned break from the stresses and strains of lockdown.